Nurturings tucks the research-based Eight Principles of Parenting into 3 parenting skills that academic literature shows are irreducible requirements for children to flourish.
When have you shared time together with your child today?
Celebrate with us this month with a "walk" through Nurturings' last 30 years with daily posts on our Facebook page!
I found that building a relationship with my babies was easy. All I needed to do was cuddle, feed, and care for them. Naturally as my children grew, our relationship grew. I saw that what we did together as a family were ways for my husband and I to share our family values and stay connected over time.
What traditions and stories do you honor, share, and create as a family?
On this 30th anniversary year of Nurturings, the co-founders share about our organization’s history and impact on the wider culture
I remember when the first edition of the book, Attached at the Heart, was released in 2009 – Nurturings’ 15th anniversary since its founding by the book’s coauthors, Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker.
I have stood beside a screaming toddler while bouncing a crying baby in a checkout line at the store. I am satisfied with my parenting approach, yet I admit that some part of me does care about the opinions of others.
What helps you when parenting in public?
It's important for me to help my children develop empathy. I believe it makes for a more peaceful home.
How do you help your child learn empathy during moments of stress?
My nighttime routine begins when my kids go to bed and I can get time to myself.
Which of your routines brings you the most balance right now?
My toddler daughter has recently started pulling my hair. I’ve read a lot of online discussions about parents using timeout to discipline their children, but I’ve also read about time-in.
What moments during your day do you use time-in in how you guide your child's behavior?
Sometimes I struggle when my child is angry or having a tantrum in public or won't go to bed when I am exhausted and frustrated.
What helps you to stay calm and able to respond sensitively to your child in a moment of frustration?
